Politics & Diplomacy

Politics & Diplomacy

Healthy democratic societies are governed through the holding of elections, passage of policies through government institutions, and equal application of the law to all citizens. These activities influence not only the internal decisions of these societies, but also inform the ways countries interact with their regional and global neighbors, whether through direct bilateral ties or encompassed in larger international organizations.

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Private dinner with Latvian Ambassador Andris Teikmanis

New Atlanticist Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.
Conflict Israel
Private dinner with Latvian Ambassador Andris Teikmanis

New Atlanticist Mar 17, 2025

Enough carrots for Putin. For better negotiations, serve ‘maximum pressure’ instead.

By Benjamin L. Schmitt, Richard L. Morningstar, and Daniel Fried

Since Russia appears content for negotiations to move slowly, the Trump administration should turn up the pressure with new sanctions.
Conflict Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
Private dinner with Latvian Ambassador Andris Teikmanis

Issue Brief Mar 13, 2025

Present without impact? How the Middle East perceives China’s diplomatic engagement

By Jonathan Fulton

Despite economic advancements and high-profile diplomatic engagements, China’s influence remains largely economic rather than political, Jonathan Fulton argues.
China Economy & Business

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Event Recap

Feb 15, 2017

Private dinner with Latvian Ambassador Andris Teikmanis

By Amelie Rausing

On February 15, 2017, the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative hosted a private dinner with H.E. Andris Teikmanis, ambassador of Latvia to the United States, for an invitation-only discussion that was attended by transatlantic leaders from both the public and private sector. As US President Trump takes office and European unity is challenged both within […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 15, 2017

Hellyer in the National: US Block on Fayyad Makes a Grave Statement

By H.A. Hellyer

Read full article here.

International Organizations Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 12, 2017

Miller in the Arab Weekly: EU Falling Short on Libya

By Elissa Miller

Read full article here.

European Union International Organizations

New Atlanticist

Feb 10, 2017

EU Seeks to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal

By Ashish Kumar Sen

European Union’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said all sides must abide by terms of the agreement The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said on February 10 that Brussels is committed to the full implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran, and that she came away reassured from her meetings with US officials […]

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 10, 2017

Polyakova Joins VOA to Discuss Russia, European Elections, and Populism

By Alina Polyakova

Watch full interview here

Elections Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Feb 10, 2017

Shaffer in the Hill: US, EU Must Prioritize Energy Security in Policy Discussions

By Brenda Shaffer

Read full article here.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Feb 10, 2017

HRVP Federica Mogherini Addresses the Future of Transatlantic Relations

By Sarah Bedenbaugh

The United States and Europe will continue to find common ground and work together to overcome their foreign policy challenges, H.E. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, said at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Future Europe Initiative on […]

European Union Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Feb 8, 2017

The Power of Transparency to increase Economic Resilience, with IMF Director Christine Lagarde

On February 8, The Atlantic Council Global hosted International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the sixth and final installment of the Power of Transparency Series hosted by the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics program and Thomson Reuters. She later participated in a discussion moderated by Axel Threlfall, editor-at-large at Reuters.

Economy & Business European Union
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NATOSource

Feb 8, 2017

UK Prime Minister: Time for Allies to Step Up and Stop Outsourcing Their Security to the US

By Theresa May, Spectator

For more than two centuries, the very idea of America – drawn from history and given written form in a small hall not far from here – has lit up the world….

European Union International Organizations

In the News

Feb 7, 2017

Montanino Quoted by Foreign Policy on Upcoming Elections in Italy

By Andrea Montanino

Read full article here.

Elections Italy
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Millennium Leadership Program

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Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Russia Security & Defense
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The 2026 Iraq Dialogue
Geopolitics & Energy Security Iraq Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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Trade over aid: Prosperity for the US and the developing world
Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society United States and Canada
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